"Great leadership should desire to see the world from the point of view of those being served."

City visionary: Antony Sheehan

Memphis is a place full of seemingly tireless people creatively working to push the city forward--grit and grind doesn't just characterize our basketball. In this series, we introduce you to some of the city's visionary leaders who are facing challenges and innovating for solutions.

Paggio’s Salon moving to Broad Avenue Arts District
Autobahn off to a great start
Wharton goes to Washington, sold on new initiative
National nonprofit to gift 100 community gardens to Memphis schools

The Kitchen Community is making a $350,000 investment in the well being of Memphis’ communities. The nonprofit plans to build 100 gardens in schools across the city and establish an ongoing education outreach.

Restaurant round-up: Vegan cupcakes and Casablanca come to Midtown

Pink Diva Cupcakery is bringing cruelty-free confections to Crosstown, and local favorite Casablanca is finishing the build-out on its latest Midtown location.  

The Pyramid from the bridge
Community members weigh in on Pinch district

Can the nearly empty Pinch District return to its roots as one of the richest neighborhoods for entrepreneurship? With property owner cooperation and a push from MEMfix, many community members believe so.  

Grizzlies & iHeart Media join SCS for Destination 2025 kickoff celebration
St. Jude Children's Hospital
Memphis companies top the list of Fortune 500’s Best Places to Work
Whole Foods construction in east Memphis
Retail development on the rise

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